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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.24, 637.81 and 265.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.24, 637.81 and 265.73 is: 366.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.24 : 637.81 = 265.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.24/637.81 = 265.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.24x = 637.81 × 265.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.24x = 169,481.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,481.40/462.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.65

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